Today in History: March 7, ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma for civil rights movement

Norge Nyheter Nyheter

Today in History: March 7, ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Selma for civil rights movement
Norge Siste Nytt,Norge Overskrifter
  • 📰 chicagotribune
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 30 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 15%
  • Publisher: 91%

On March 7, 1965, a march by civil rights demonstrators was violently broken up at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, by state troopers and a sheriff’s posse in what became known as “Blood…

In this March 7, 1965, file photo, civil rights demonstrators struggle on the ground as state troopers break up a march in Selma, Ala.On March 7, 1965, a march by civil rights demonstrators was violently broken up at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, by state troopers and a sheriff’s posse in what became known as “Bloody Sunday.”In 1911, President William Howard Taft ordered 20,000 troops to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border in response to the Mexican Revolution.

In 1936, Adolf Hitler ordered his troops to march into the Rhineland, thereby breaking the Treaty of Versailles and the Locarno Pact. In 1994, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a parody that pokes fun at an original work can be considered “fair use.” In 2013, the U.N. Security Council voted unanimously for tough new sanctions to punish North Korea for its latest nuclear test; a furious Pyongyang threatened a nuclear strike against the United States.In 2017, the Indianapolis Colts released injured quarterback Peyton Manning, who went on to play for the Denver Broncos.

Vi har oppsummert denne nyheten slik at du kan lese den raskt. Er du interessert i nyhetene kan du lese hele teksten her. Les mer:

chicagotribune /  🏆 8. in US

Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter

Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.

Reenactment held in honor of 1965 march from Selma to MontgomeryReenactment held in honor of 1965 march from Selma to MontgomeryCommunity members are remembering Montgomery’s role in a pivotal point in civil rights history, the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery.
Les mer »

Vice President Kamala Harris leads Bloody Sunday march re-enactment in SelmaVice President Kamala Harris leads Bloody Sunday march re-enactment in SelmaMontgomery, Alabama
Les mer »

Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for March 1Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for March 1Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive.
Les mer »

Today’s ‘Wordle’ Hints And Clues For Saturday, March 2nd — Wordle #987 AnswerToday’s ‘Wordle’ Hints And Clues For Saturday, March 2nd — Wordle #987 AnswerI write about TV shows like House Of The Dragon, The Witcher, The Rings Of Power, Stranger Things, Yellowjackets, Severance and many others. I also cover movies, video games, comic books and novels, largely in the fantasy, science-fiction, horror and superhero genres.
Les mer »

Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for March 2Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for March 2Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive.
Les mer »

Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for March 3Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for March 3Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive.
Les mer »



Render Time: 2025-02-27 05:40:44